Build a Shaker Nightstand with Andrew Scott

In this hands-on woodworking class, students will design and build ONE beautiful shaker-style nightstand—a piece known for its clean lines, practical beauty, and timeless appeal. This project is a perfect introduction to furniture-making and will look right at home in any bedroom, entryway, or living space.

You’ll learn how to select and prepare lumber, use woodworking tools safely and confidently, and take accurate measurements that lead to professional-looking results. Along the way, we’ll introduce simple but strong joinery techniques that form the foundation of quality furniture construction.

As the project comes together, students will shape parts, assemble the nightstand, and apply a smooth, attractive finish that brings out the natural beauty of the wood. Each step is demonstrated and guided, making the process approachable even if you’ve never built furniture before.

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn, ask questions, and enjoy working with your hands. By the end of the class, you’ll go home with a completed nightstand you can be proud of, along with the skills and confidence to take on future woodworking projects.

Small class size of 6-8.  Register early to save your spot!

Min Age: 16+

This class, Build a Shaker Table/Nightstand, was outstanding. Andrew is an exceptional instructor. He was in constant motion during each class, showing us what to do, going from student to student to help us when we hit snags. And he instructed us on the best practices and safe operation of each tool, which was very helpful to those of us with little workworking experience. I learned so much in this class! I can't wait to take another class with Andrew.

JG

Shaker Table